Now if theres one thing you all probably know about me now, is that I LOVE To COOK and eat.. (side-eye) Everywhere I go, I find the best and most flavorful local deliciousness and immerse my mouth immediately.

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Now if theres one thing you all probably know about me now, is that I LOVE To COOK and eat.. (side-eye) Everywhere I go, I find the best and most flavorful local deliciousness and immerse my mouth immediately.

As Of Yet, There is no drive too far for a good taste of BBQ or Fried Chicken. and Please tell me you got patties.. open the door when you hang up the phone because I’m enroute. and yes ladies the beem-her be rollin. we hit the restaurants and grocery stores like they are giving away something free. everywhere we go, we shop. we find out where our folks sneak off to for a secret taste; and booyah we are UP in there. no doubt, we are foodies from wayyyyyy back.

Have I ever told you guys that I went all the way to Amsterdam for some Mushrooms and Turkey Crepes; on Thanksgiving one year ? yeah.. (among other things) and then one easter I also went to a little place called Palermo (wink*wink) for this absolutely unbelievable seviche’ and pasta. WOWWWWW.. nuff said.

Butterahhh as usual – I digress,

Since we made our main course yesterday, we decided to offer you a fast sweet treat to wrap up our edibles for the week.

I know Harriet this is not what you wanted to see, butterahhhh sorry Jacqueline and my girls in the ATL loved the cake so we’re gonna make y’all eat cake today.

That’s Right Ladies – We’re Eatin CAKE

Now about that cake – how bout if we make it small, so you can justify your love, as Madge would say.  Hey Look, we had Deano yesterday so why not Madge today.  Y’all Like Her and You Know She Does Not EAT Cake.  it’s hard to imagine this heffa is from Flint Michigan.. Yeah FLINT.

Like Monique Says, Skinny Heffas are not to be trusted… trust me, my sister is a skinny lil  thang and everytime I’m around her I put a couple pounds on her, quick.  It’s Big Sista Time in the Kitchen.. Ohhhhhelltotheyeahh. I can fatten up a vegetarian;  so you know I’m cookin wit plenty flava over here.

So Tell Me Nah – (in a miss cleo tone) Don’t Cha Want Ta Lick Ya Fingers ?

This is perfect for folks who want to do a fast food project with their kids, or even in a hurry dessert for a summer spread. this is a stick based orgasm. I discovered this tonite while searching for cheesecake pops. (side-eye) Yesss, you know it’s for the bakery list. A Baker Must Do Her Research. and now that YouTube has a great video selection - I’m Good To Go.

OBTW this is the video I was actually looking for -

So how bout those pops ?

and since you’ve accused me of having no mercy on dieters, Watch This

Damn Good Brownies – he said it and after watching this you’ll agree..

This is Certainly Going to Be On Our Menu so get your paypal ready, we’re firing up the ovens as we type. The Bakery opens Next Week.

Skinny Heffas and Dieters Get Ready, We’ve Got YOU On Our Watch List,

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Have You Ever Had an Authetic Italian Pizza ?

I Have and trust me, after you have your first one you’ll never order one unless it’s made properly again.  Italy Ruined Me for Pizza..

I bought a mixer with dough hooks as soon as I returned home and have been [...]]]>

Have You Ever Had an Authetic Italian Pizza ?

Yes Deano That’s Amore !

I Have and trust me, after you have your first one you’ll never order one unless it’s made properly again.  Italy Ruined Me for Pizza..

I bought a mixer with dough hooks as soon as I returned home and have been using it, or my food processor to make dough eversince.

This is a fast view of just how easy it is, from the yeast folks

I do like the fact that with this yeast you can immediately dress your dough without a rise or proofing time. that makes this ideal for quick meals. I occasionally use the fastrise yeast for rolls but as of yet I’ve never used it for my pizza dough, since I like it to rise a lil bit while I work anyway.

Normally I use regular or speed rise yeast, and as yet haven’t tried the pizza yeast. if you’ve tried it please post a comment telling us how you like it.

This is what I watched when I was in Napoli sitting waiting for a pie. the guy was in an open kitchen working at record speed just like this man. watch carefully, it’s very fast and he’s a seasoned professional. no doubt he makes his living with his hands, and his oven.

Notice how he quickly fills the crust, folds it; pounds the edge flat. then he begins to fold and twist it at the edge to seal it. that makes it tight and ensures that the steam inside the crust cooks the sauce and toppings. the cheese melts evenly when the crust is puffed from the steam. you can see it when it comes from the oven hot and steaming. Deliciouso.

Notice how quickly he works and how beautiful the result is, Voila !

His construction of the Margarita Pizza was rustic and beautiful. the freshly cut tomato, the hand crumbled spinach and basil; then hand shaved peccorino cheese – oooh be still my beating heart.  notice it didn’t go back into the oven after the initial cooking. it is supposed to be fresh and crisp – unlike you normally see it served in the united states. (that’s what I mean when I said Italy ruined me for pizza)

Seeing that the last Pizza Post was so well received, we’re going to revisit it and see if we can’t get you to try a variation on your Pizza -

Lets Make Calzones

Calzones are basically stuffed pizza pockets. you put the fillings inside, fold them, crimp the edges, brush with oil and bake in a hot oven. this allows the fillings to heat while the dough rises in the hot oven. the cheese and sauce marry the fillings for an unbelievable taste treat. this is the type of finger food that anyone can learn to make. kids love them; adults love them and in fact we’ve yet to find anybody who doesn’t love them.

He Is Good – He’s Neat and He’s Doing It Right; You Go Boy !

Use a Good Flour with high gluten, like a bread flour. also use a good quality Olive Oil. I use extra virgin which has a light taste and all the health benefits.

The instructions for making Calzone are simple. in fact this video has them down perfectly if you use a food processor, which most of us bakers do. She is making a dough, pretty much like all the others it’s just that she shows you exactly how to turn that dough into Calzones.

Ahhhhhhhhh, Now We’re Cookin (wink*wink)

I like the way she tells you to make individual balls so that you end up with smaller pieces to work with. it’s easier when you first make them, to start small. I make them in different sizes and shapes now. I learned that certain fillings require a harder baked or thicker textured crust. quite often I use cornmeal on the bottom of the crust which also adds a layer of crispiness without stickiness.

For instance if I want one that will be filled with lots of wet veggies and heavy toppings, I make the dough a bit thicker and bake it a bit longer at a higher temperture – but watch it while it’s baking to be sure not to burn it. the olive oil on the crust will brown quickly if you aren’t careful. I always brush my crusts with Olive Oil as I love the taste and health benefits. I sometimes sprinkle them with dried herbs, garlic or even sesame seeds. the added dimension is up to your tastebuds and imagination.

Also I don’t bake the calzones directly On My Pizza Stone, but in a dark heavy metal pan. this keeps them from burning and also ruining my Pizza Stone. that’s something that you should know before you start making these. the tasty rewards are worth the extra effort it takes to assemble these meal pockets.

Some of my favorite combinations are Chicken, Onion, and Olive; Turkey Pepperoni, Onion and Pineapple; Tomato, Onion, Spinach, Turkey Ham and Peppers; also Basil, Tomato and fresh Mozzarella ala Margarita.

I’ve made all kinds – BBQ Chicken; Shrimp and Crab; Beef Chorizo and Salsa. And Yes you’re right, that one was quite a hit for superbowl time.

I also make one with Turkey Bacon, Tomato, Onion, and Pineapple – called the “jp” and Right Again, it’s for the Jewish Princess, Moi. you know we don’t eat pork so a girls’ gotta get her turkey onnnn,, (wink*wink) and yes I know it’s as high in calories and sometime in fat; but it satisfys my fake pork cravings.

This is the one food that I don’t get any complaints about from anyone; regardless of their age, size or taste buds. everybody loves a good Calzone. so why not whip up a platter tonite and watch your smile to frown ratio increase at dinner tonite.

Who Knows, if you like this one – maybe we’ll do Stromboli next time. Now That’s Some Gooooooooooooood Eatin Right There Mayn.

Buon Gusto !

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Won’t You Join Us ?

If you are like us, you love minimalist footwear especially in hot weather. we have several pairs of these earth friendly tire sandals and love them. have you made yours yet ?

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Check Out These Old Ho’s..  the Sandals made at the Old Ho Shoe Factory

If you are like us, you love minimalist footwear especially in hot weather. we have several pairs of these earth friendly tire sandals and love them. have you made yours yet ?

Genuine Viet Minh / Viet Cong, Ho Chi Minh Tire Sandals
Made in Cambodia by Old Ho’s Rubber Sandal Company from 100% recycled tires

Old Ho’s Rubber Tire Sandals are hand-made in Cambodia from old tires. The sandals are snug fitting and comfortable, making great footwear for everyday wear, going to the beach, or backcountry travel.

The History of Tire Sandals

Rubber tire sandals were used extensively by the Viet Minh and Viet Cong during the war in Vietnam from the late 1940′s until the fall of Saigon in 1979. In the face of equipment shortages the guerilla army of Vietnam turned to using old truck tires as footwear and quickly saw the advantages of the resulting sandals compared to boots. The climate of jungle-Southeast Asia is harsh.

During the war many American infantrymen suffered from “trench-foot” or fungal infections which resulted from wearing boots in the humid climate. Many looked with envy to the sandals worn by the enemy. Tragically, this footwear is also widely associated with the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime which ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. Only the upper cadre of the Khmer Rouge wore these sandals and it was a sign of political power within the regime. They were seen as a good example of self-sufficiency and were very practical.

check out this man having his made on the market in Ethiopia

The simplest way to get them is of course to buy them premade, but we know how much you love a challange so we embarked on a find and make campaign today. check out these really nice ones made from flipflops on Etsy.  The Designer is even nice enough to provide you with the directions FREE. Yes I Said FREE – so you know these are top quality when you Make Them Yourself.

Nice Huh..

well why not make some yourself – using this pattern from annekata.com. this is the first step in what she did and the materials she used.. we don’t want to give it away because we want you to go over there and see what she did. which is really simplistic and very chic.

- Flip flops (remember, used flip flops work great, and are more eco-friendly)
- Scissors
- Piece of chalk or marker
- Craft knife
- Heavy duty waterproof glue
- Recycled T-shirts
- Screw driver
- Flat butter knife or thin plastic ruler to stuff fabric into the soles
- Clamps (or heavy books)

See it doesn’t take rocket science to make these sandals – just a few simple tools and an easy FAQ.  Aaaannnnd, if you want to go hardcore we show you that approach too. Well Why Not, - this is after all Recycled Frockery.

This is the original Ho Chi Minh sandal – made popular in Vietnam during the time of the Vietnam war.  this is the sandal that was popularized as the “Old Ho“. it’s made the same way today in the factory in Vietnam.

This video is of an italian crafter/artist making her own version using a recycled bicycle tire. that makes it totally green.

Notice how she notches the heel and cross over slot’s. that will allow you to make them wearable with many different strap combinations. men will probably want a more neutral color, where women and kids may want to jazz it up a lil bit.

you can change out the straps and even go totally green and use the tire straps as she has done in her pair. that makes them even more durable and wearable in all weather conditions. they’re very durable since they’re made for concrete and they hold up exceptionally well when worn in all types of weather.

This Tutorial is from someone who makes these for longterm wear, and truly has mastered the art of turning a tire into a shoe - This is from Hollowtop

This tip on what type of tire to use is essential to success in making your first pair

Most importantly, always use tires that do not have steel cables running through them. All tires have some kind of fibrous reinforcement in them, typically nylon or rayon threads. Most of the newer tires also have a layer of steel cables, which is not workable at all. Still, there are a few billion of the older tires around without steel cables, so you should not have to look too far to find some. Just look on the sidewalls of the tire and it will be printed there how many plies of nylon, rayon, or steel are imbedded in the rubber.

Rain, sleet and even hot sand don’t make these babies flinch. you can even wash them out with the garden hose and let them sit in the garden if you want a walk in the garden pair that stays In The Garden.

This guy is making them from a yoga mat – this is the easiest method.  you find lots of these at public markets in California they call them Hippie Sandals – Hemp Sandals or Tire Sandals.

Now isn’t that easy ?
On EHow we found a whole section on making your own sandals – from lots of different types of materials.  Most of the designs are green or recycled material included. this list gave us some really good ideas.  why not make them for everyone in your family, to encourage a greening from the ground up. (wink*wink)

Make Sandals

Being Responsible Bloggers also meant we had to search for an alternative to get rid of those flipflops you no longer use. Huffington Had these tips

Send them to UniquEco. Founded by a marine biologist, UniquEco accepts shipments of flip-flops from around the world and repurposes them into colorful, handmade pieces, including art, jewelry, and toys. This innovative organization is also socially responsible, providing much-needed jobs to local artisans.

The only problem? UniquEco is based in Kenya, which means that if you’re in the US, the energy expenditure of shipping your flip-flop collection halfway around the globe is likely to negate any recycling benefits. My suggestion: Organize a flip-flop drive, or just collect a whole bunch of unwanted pairs from your friends and family and send them over in one large shipment.

Discover DIY projects. This may be a stretch, but I’ve found that flip-flops cut into small rounds can work nicely as protective gripper pads for your furniture legs. Or take a knife, shred them into thin strips, and use the bits to stuff cushions. You could also create a craft project for your kids: Have them use the soles to make their own custom rubber stamps.

Show Us Your Ho Chi Minh’s Friends

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She’s the daughter of  Texan Mama – okay go ahead and say it

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW She’s So Cuttteeee

I love her blog because she is Hillarious – (Texan Mama that is)

Her Blog is Called “Who Put Me In Charge Of These People“.

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Isn’t Lil Violet Simply Gorgeous..

She’s the daughter of  Texan Mama – okay go ahead and say it

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW She’s So Cuttteeee

I love her blog because she is Hillarious – (Texan Mama that is)

Her Blog is Called “Who Put Me In Charge Of These People“.

Don’t You Deserve Cute Baby Pics Too ? We use Paintshop Pro and it’s great, butterah co’mon it’s not photoshop. (side-eye)

So what does this have to do with Texan Mama ?

Well she’s having a contest that I’m entering – and I think YOU Should TOO !  she’s forking over her own ducats no less for a great photo imaging program – It’s Called Picnik.

Pretty Neat Huh  -  Anyway this is what she says -

I started using Picnik after I heard about how awesome it was from the always incredible McMommy. Then I read about other people using it too, like the equally incredible MamaKat. Plus it’s free. Me likey free. So I tried it and, whatta ya know? It was really simple to learn. The “actions” are built in – you don’t have to pay for them or download them or anything.

But I got so sucked into loving Picnik that I decided to buy a premium membership for $24.95. That gives me a whole year of crazy fantastic editing. Dudes, that’s like $2.08 a month. Seriously cheap.

Now you can have a premium membership to Picnik too! I am giving away a one-year premium membership to one of my fabulous readers! Here’s how to enter (you’ll get one entry for each):
1. Leave a comment, telling me if you use any photo editing program, and if you do, which one?
2. Tweet about the contest! Just copy and paste, then come back and leave a comment telling me you tweeted:
@TexMama is giving away a @Picnik Premium Membership! http://bit.ly/bEzR1Q Your photos will thank you!
3. Like the Who Put Me In Charge Of These People??? facebook page
(and leave me a comment telling me you liked me. I mean, I know you already LIKE me, but now you FACEBOOK LIKE ME. Wanna go steady?)

The contest runs until 11:59pm on Saturday August 21.

Photoshop can kiss my grits. Thatisall.

(disclosure: no one paid me anything or gave me anything. I’m just going to fork out the money for this contest because I love you and because I’ve had such good karma with internet contests. It’s my turn to pay it forward.)

And Like Texan Mama Says – Nobody is giving us anything for this announcement – except a smile from our friends who Likey FREEEEE !   ReTweet It Please

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Do You Make Your Own Pizza ?  we do and we have everything except one essential – a good pizza peel.  this came to me in email from Make tonite.  I think this is the gonna do it weekend, for my pizza peel.

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Do You Make Your Own Pizza ?  we do and we have everything except one essential – a good pizza peel.  this came to me in email from Make tonite.  I think this is the gonna do it weekend, for my pizza peel.

Check this out – and then keep reading for more on the pizza

The idea behind a perforated peel is that it reduces the amount of flour that gets underneath the dough when placing it in the oven (too much flour will brown up and taste bitter), and helps keep things from sticking by reducing the amount of friction underneath the dough. I discovered the magic of the perforated pizza peel after getting to make pizza with Pizzahacker for an evening, and decided to make a DIY version for myself. These are the steps I took to make it.

Read the Full Story »

Make a Perforated Pizza Peel for Improved Pizza Making – More DIY How To Projects

so as you can see, they give you the directions to make the magical peel yourself – Whoooopie ! so we’re going to be putting the peel making faq to use and then we’ll photo op ours with the pizza in an upcoming post.

one of the top things that makes fresh pizza better is the crust. yes I’m a crust lover.  I like a good chewy well baked flavorful crust.  hopefully rubbed with fresh garlic and olive oil before baking on a dusting of semolina sitting bare bottomed on a hot pizza stone.

Now be honest, doesn’t that sound soooo naughty ?

Yes mine is exactly like this – on the bottom rack of my oven, permanently; since I also use it to bake bread regularly. the key to getting the crust just right has to do with the temperature of the oven and the pizza stone.  I know most people bake their pizza in a pan, which I do for deep dish Chicago style – but I prefer the Sicilian style.  flat with a brick oven taste.  that means heat up the oven and the pizza stone.

Heating up the oven means really that – as high as you can get it - which is usually about 550 fahrenheit on most us ovens.  turn it up and let it heat until that stone is sizzling.  you need to let the stone fully heat through and that may take upwards of 30 to 45 minutes.  this is a good time to let your dough rise, and chop your toppings.

another key to my favorite pizza is the freshly chopped toppings. yes I hand chop everything vegetable right before I put it on the pizza.  well almost everything.  I buy my turkey bacon and  pepperoni pre sliced; and I also use turkey ham which I get sliced at the store usually.  I sometimes cook a whole chicken breast and then thinly slice it to top my pizza.  it all depends on what we want that day.  we don’t eat pork so all our toppings are either chicken, turkey or veggie.  always lots of veggies.

okay the sauce, the sauce the sauce. yes I cheat on the sauce.  I use Trader Joe’s marinara.  uh huhhh.. I just add some additional olive oil to the crust before I brush the crust with the sauce. yes I said brush. I don’t overload the crust with sauce so that the crust stays crispy.  that’s a tip I learned from my friends in Italy. let the crust bear the weight without pressure. I always have extra sauce sitting on the stove beside the pizza for anyone who wants it. usually the sauce gets used on the pasta accompaniment. yessss I said pasta accompaniment

I also use fresh mozzarella. the kind that comes in a ball and you can spread out in thin slices.  it’s much better tasting than that square stuff or heaven forbid the pre shredded stuff.  yes I said stuff.. (sideeye) if nothing else, take the time to hand cut your cheese freshly and you’ll immediately notice the difference in the taste.

I top my pizza off with fresh basil leaves, and a sprinkling of dry Italian seasoning.  I know why not totally fresh ? well the dried has a different texture and a simple sprinkle enhances the flavor already there from the marinara sauce. it’s just a dry topping more or less and it’s easier.

This is the simplest video version of the best basic pizza dough

In my kitchen, the crust is rolled out on semolina flour to eliminate the stickiness of the gluten in the unbleached flour.  it also adds an additional layer of flavor and sugar to the crust.  to me the crust is the most important element of any pizza.  I use a simple crust recipe, regardless of how I mix it – it’s the ingredients that matter most to me.

This is from 101 cookbooks - which lists the overnight pizza dough from Peter Rinehart. this is the best pizza dough ever. trust me, I love this recipe when I can make it and put it in the freezer to use later. the freezing helps the texture and when you thaw it and allow it to rise the texture is divine.  this is my favorite pizza dough for Calzones to keep them thin and crunchy.

Peter Reinhart’s Napoletana Pizza Dough Recipe

Heidi notes: Peter’s recipe says the olive (or vegetable oil) is optional. I use it every time – always olive oil, not vegetable oil. I love the moisture and suppleness it adds to the dough, and it makes your hands soft too.

4 1/2 cups (20.25 ounces) unbleached high-gluten, bread, or all-purpose flour, chilled
1 3/4 (.44 ounce) teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon (.11 ounce) instant yeast
1/4 cup (2 ounces) olive oil (optional)
1 3/4 cups (14 ounces) water, ice cold (40°F)
Semolina flour OR cornmeal for dusting

1. Stir together the flour, salt, and instant yeast in a 4-quart bowl (or in the bowl of an electric mixer). With a large metal spoon, stir in the oil and the cold water until the flour is all absorbed (or mix on low speed with the paddle attachment), If you are mixing by hand, repeatedly dip one of your hands or the metal spoon into cold water and use it, much like a dough hook, to work the dough vigorously into a smooth mass while rotating the bowl in a circular motion with the other hand. Reverse the circular motion a few times to develop the gluten further. Do this for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and the ingredients are evenly distributed. If you are using an electric mixer, switch to the dough hook and mix on medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes, or as long as it takes to create a smooth, sticky dough. The dough should clear the sides of the bowl but stick to the bottom of the bowl. If the dough is too wet and doesn’t come off the sides of the bowl, sprinkle in some more flour just until it clears the sides. If it clears the bottom of the bowl, dribble in a tea- spoon or two of cold water. The finished dough will be springy, elastic, and sticky, not just tacky, and register 50 to 55F.

2. Sprinkle flour on the counter and transfer the dough to the counter. Prepare a sheet pan by lining it with baking parchment and misting the parchment with spray oil (or lightly oil the parchment). Using a metal dough scraper, cut the dough into 6 equal pieces (or larger if you are comfortable shaping large pizzas), You can dip the scraper into the water between cuts to keep the dough from sticking to it, Sprinkle flour over the dough. Make sure your hands are dry and then flour them. Lift each piece and gently round it into a ball. If the dough sticks to your hands, dip your hands into the flour again. Transfer the dough balls to the sheet pan, Mist the dough generously with spray oil and slip the pan into a food-grade plastic bag.

3. Put the pan into the refrigerator overnight to rest the dough, or keep for up to 3 days. (Note: If you want to save some of the dough for future baking, you can store the dough balls in a zippered freezer bag. Dip each dough ball into a bowl that has a few tablespoons of oil in it, rolling the dough in the oil, and then put each ball into a separate bag. You can place the bags into the freezer for up to 3 months. Transfer them to the refrigerator the day before you plan to make pizza.)

4. On the day you plan to make the pizza, remove the desired number of dough balls from the refrigerator 2 hours before making the pizza. Before letting the dough rest at room temperature for 2 hours, dust the counter with flour, and then mist the counter with spray oil. Place the dough balls on top of the floured counter and sprinkle them with flour; dust your hands with flour. Gently press the dough into flat disks about 1/2 inch thick and 5 inches in diameter. Sprinkle the dough with flour, mist it again with spray oil, and cover the dough loosely with plastic wrap or a food-grade plastic bag. Now let rest for 2 hours.

5. At least 45 minutes before making the pizza, place a baking stone either on the floor of the oven (for gas ovens), or on a rack in the lower third of the oven. Heat the oven as hot as possible, up to 800F (most home ovens will go only to 500 to 550F, but some will go higher). If you do not have a baking stone, you can use the back of a sheet pan, but do not preheat the pan.

6. Generously dust a peel or the back of a sheet pan with semolina flour or cornmeal. Make the pizzas one at a time. Dip your hands, including the backs of your hands and knuckles, in flour and lift I piece of dough by getting under it with a pastry scraper. Very gently lay the dough across your fists and carefully stretch it by bouncing the dough in a circular motion on your hands, carefully giving it a little stretch with each bounce. If it begins to stick to your hands, lay it down on the floured counter and reflour your hands, then continue shaping it. Once the dough has expanded outward, move to a full toss as shown on page 208. If you have trouble tossing the dough, or if the dough keeps springing back, let it rest for 5 to 20 minutes so the gluten can relax, and try again. You can also resort to using a rolling pin, though this isn’t as effective as the toss method.

7. When the dough is stretched out to your satisfaction (about 9 to 12 inches in diameter for a 6-ounce piece of dough), lay it on the peel or pan, making sure there is enough semolina flour or cornmeal to allow it to slide. Lightly top it with sauce and then with your other top- pings, remembering that the best pizzas are topped with a less-is-more philosophy. The American “kitchen sink” approach is counterproductive, as it makes the crust more difficult to bake. A few, usually no more than 3 or 4 toppings, including sauce and cheese is sufficient.

8. Slide the topped pizza onto the stone (or bake directly on the sheet pan) and close the door. Wait 2 minutes, then take a peek. If it needs to be rotated 180 degrees for even baking, do so. The pizza should take about 5 to 8 minutes to bake. If the top gets done before the bottom, you will need to move the stone to a lower self before the next round. if the bottom crisps before the cheese caramelizes, then you will need to raise the stone for subsequent bakes.

9. Remove the pizza from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Wait 3 to 5 minutes before slicing and serving, to allow the cheese to set slightly.

Makes six 6-ounce pizza crusts.

from The Bread Baker’s Apprentice by Peter Reinhart (Ten Speed Press) – reprinted with permission

Hopefully This will inspire you to heat up your kitchen for a delicious and healthy everynight meal – Pizza, Yourway

Goda dei miei amici,

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TRUST THIS – THERE WILL BE FALL OUT FROM THIS. WATCH THE NEWS, BECAUSE THERE ARE BIG CASH PLAYERS INVOLVED. YEPPER..

Can You Say JUNK MAIL…

Per My Doctors instructions – I am to cut any and all junk out of my lifestyle NOW.

I’m embarking on a Lifestyle Modification Plan to Help Me reduce stress and regain time in my life.  This is what each of us needs to do when we reach a certain age..

That means alot to me as a person who is conscious of what I take into my body, and hopefully what I encounter in my daily life. so with that said -

I apologize if I cancelled your advertisement from Entrecard.  There just isn’t enough time to babysit this widget and those who pretend to moderate it. (smh)

To be honest – I’ve got enough trash to dispose of without their junk-mail taking me away from my real work and blogging.  I’m going to be Right Here Blogging and You Know It’s going to be Worthwhile Reading so Please Subscribe to My Blog if you haven’t and know that I’m not going anywhere – but the Junk – well that’s over.

Do You Know What Your Bouncerate Is Under Entrecard ?

No More wasting time in this cardgame.  I’m a capable blogger who gets enough hits without entrecard so I’m finished.  Google will give me another Page Rank Increase if I lower my bounce rate which is all Entrecard Drop and Roll; to meet normal blog bounce rates which are in the 40′s.

when I left entrecard previously, My bounce rate immediately dropped more than 40% INSTANTLY.

That’s the proof to me that those who drop and roll are only there to Kill Your Blog. Honestly, I’m too busy with real life to participate in this pretend drama with a drugged out cult of personality.

yes I know you all know I’m right..

Please Take a Moment and READ THIS  – Hopefully THIS WILL CLARIFY WHY MY ENTRECARD WIDGET IS GOING POOF ON THURSDAY NITE 08/12/10 – No Triskadeckaphobia here.

SORRY FOLKS, BUTTERAH WE’S AUDI.

This is even more hilarious than your previous prognostication.

The Same Person filed two reports on the same day – have you done your investigations into why they were banned by my Host’s software ? Try Trojans. and for the record Blue Host is My Host and One of Your Advertisers Now.

also did you refund my account for the lost ad that I paid for from this same complainant ?

ahhhhhh, lets start there.  no refund from them, after they took my ad and removed it. Now Isn’t that a violation of the tos.

YES It Is..

When You start there, then you will see that this is a bunch of baseless bs. there is no one being banned from my site.  try it for yourself and then state the facts. until then please do your investigation and make sure you present the facts.

Bring Forth The Facts Please not more Angry Haters Suppositions. This is a sad way to offer support. you support bs and not problems. perhaps you need some criteria for filing a complaint other than someone being pissed that they don’t get response on their blog – or ads, or visitors. that’s the bottom line.

even you can see that.

Best,

~RE
BadGalsRadio.com // Reality in a Foundation Sound

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Entrecard Support <support@entrecard.com> wrote:

Hi,

can you explain why users are complaining why they are being banned when trying to drop cards on your site?

You can read the complaints here:
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Feedback received from user 23382 ( http://entrecard.com/user_details/23382 entre@recycledfrockery.com ):

Hilarious
This is ABSOLUTELY Backwards – Spammers are Banned Always by MY Webhosts – Bluehost; who set up their own backside server software to counter act the Viruses Left By Entrecarders On My Site since it took down a whole Server on their system Several Times in the Months of May, June and July.

Trust Me, they probed the problems, and found out that the problem was from One Of YOUR ENTRECARDERS.  So What Do You Do to the Offenders – NOTHING.

Honestly, if this is some kind of joke maybe you should investigate it since I get so few entrecard visitors that you can’t be serious.  I think the real problem here is you don’t look into allegations far enough and in fact you ignore real issues too often and for far too long.

YOU ARE FRONT PAGE NEWS TODAY ON RECYCLEDFROCKERY.COM

Best,

~RE
BadGalsRadio.com // Reality in a Foundation Sound

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“The fundamental problem with electronics is that it’s designed in a very bad way, – Greenpeace 2008

You may remember that we’ve reported on this last year and again earlier this year.  its become one of the largest causes of cancer in the third world.  most of the [...]]]>

“The fundamental problem with electronics is that it’s designed in a very bad way, – Greenpeace 2008

You may remember that we’ve reported on this last year and again earlier this year.  its become one of the largest causes of cancer in the third world.  most of the parts that are exported are dismantled by cancer causing methods; in low wage jobs in Africa, Asia and India by the poor.

BBC has uncovered the dirt on Europe breaking the Electronic Waste Disposal Agreement Bigtime.  BBC Reports that more and more of europes’ trash is being shipped to third world economies, instead of being safely disposed of in the home country.

We just want to remind you that Living Green begins with the purchase. Put as much effort into buying a Green Machine and you can and when it’s reached it’s end of service – Please Recycle It Responsibly.

This is the Most Logical Thing to do for a Smart User Like You.

Check out these FAQ’s from our friends at DigitalTips

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• Electronic Recycling FAQs

  Learn about e-waste management, recycler certifications and protecting your identity.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10846395

Old televisions and computers containing hazardous substances are still being exported from Europe despite a ban aimed at stopping the trade, which poisons workers at makeshift recycling plants in Africa and Asia.

“We have an extraordinary amount of illegal shipment along the coast in Europe”, says Karl-Heinz Florenz, a German member of the European Parliament who is working to update EU law.

Traffickers trick the authorities by not labelling goods as electronics, by pretending they are for re-use, or by hiding them in the middle of a container.

The containers that get through are shipped to West Africa – most commonly Ghana and Nigeria – and to South Asian countries including India and Pakistan.

“The fundamental problem with electronics is that it’s designed in a very bad way,” says Kim Schoppink, a campaigner at the Dutch branch of Greenpeace who travelled to Ghana to look at the issue in 2008.

“That makes it very expensive to recycle in Europe and therefore it’s dumped in developing countries.”

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I am through with this game. I’ve honestly tried for as long as I could to hold on by being a part of this schrade. But tonite the time has come to step away from the game.  to see the reason, go to the bottom and read the entire [...]]]>
Dear Entrecarders,

I am through with this game. I’ve honestly tried for as long as I could to hold on by being a part of this schrade. But tonite the time has come to step away from the game.  to see the reason, go to the bottom and read the entire entrecard note from support - its’ side-splitting humor. this is a clip from the note which absolutely made me laugh till tears rolled down my cheeks:

“Bans people if they visit her site more than once in a 24 hour period. This is uncalled for. If you cannot take the bandwidth that Entrecard gives you, then perhaps this is not the community for you.“

I’m a Freelance Writer and I honestly don’t need to beg for traffic from those who Drop and Roll On. I spend my time trying to build my traffic in multiple ways – this is how I learn and this is how I share. not by being a pain in the ass.

I Spend Time Interacting and Commenting – that’s why I have readers, and consistent commenters. these people are the base of my blog family – not some drop and roll by’s.

Either you like my blog or you don’t. this constant rigamaroll of bs with Entrecard for one reason or another; has finally met it’s end with This Blog.  AND FOR THE RECORD I GOT 500 total drops in July from Entrecard after making more than 3500 drops.  Yeah Right, thats a Helluva Lot of Bandwidth return isn’t it ?

This is the reason – and no I won’t be coming back this time.

Dear Jamie from http://comatised.com:

You are a real Admitted DOPE – Honestly.  You are complaining after I helped You ? Please Admitted Dope Fiend, go find yourself someone to play pussy with because honestly You Are Fucked Up and YOU  Admit it On Your Blog DAILY.  I shoulda known better than to help anyone who doesn’t even know how to say Thank You after the fact.  Rude Ass Pickney..

These Are Actual Clips from Comatized – Jamies’ blog

One of the things that seems appropriate about the coming week is my 72 hour involuntary psych evaluation. That’s what I get for going to see my doctor a week ago! Thoughts keep turning round in my mind. Maybe I’m nuts after all.

Knowing that the dentist is refilling my Vicodin prescription with six months of refills at 2-4 pills every six hours: Priceless +∞.

FYI – Jamie has the nerve to have never left a comment on my blog after drop after drop after drop;  after my friendly comments and after countless attempts to help and befriend her.  Then she does this shit  instead of write me and ask if there is a problem or why she is banned ?

THIS IS THE SIGN OF A VERY SICK MIND – See Dope Fiend

Please Dope Fiend – Use your time in Involuntary Lock Up to Get It Right. I Am Not Your Friend Nor Do I Need You FOR ANYTHING – EVER.

100% Truth = PRICELESS WISDOM TO A FOOL

And to Continue with my response to those who “think” they run shit - HILLARIOUS

Dear Entrecard :

This is Hillarious – This is ABSOLUTELY Backwards – Spammers are Banned Always by MY Webhosts – Bluehost; who set up their own backside server software to counter act the trojans Left By Entrecarders On My Site since it took down a whole Server on their system Several Times in the Months of May, June and July.

Trust Me, they probed the problems, and found out that the problem was from some Of YOUR ENTRECARDERS.  So What Do You Do to the Offenders – NOTHING.

Honestly, if this is some kind of joke maybe you should investigate it since I get so few entrecard visitors that you can’t be serious.  I think the real problem here is you don’t look into allegations far enough and in fact you ignore real issues too often and for far too long.

YOU ARE FRONT PAGE NEWS TODAY ON RECYCLEDFROCKERY.COM

Best,

~RE
BadGalsRadio.com // Reality in a Foundation Sound

On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 4:10 AM, <support@entrecard.com> wrote:

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Please contact [send email to support@entrecard.com via gmail] support@entrecard.com if you have any questions regarding this warning.

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For Your Entertainment Watch this segment on Vicodin Addiction; How to get OFF Dope and Stop Trippin

as soon as the ads on my site run out – I’m AUDI. I can think of much better places to spend my time than with people who have no sense or no ability to communicate logically. Dopefiend moves make me slide to the LEFT and Gone.  See Ya  – and honestly Entrecard, I wouldn’t wanna be ya !

The moral to the story is this, There is Hope without Dope or Entrecard; So Join Me and  lets all Live It Up !

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We’re Still stuck in our email backlog; wading through carefully.  please give us a day to prepare a proper post for you.

Have you ever wet a cellphone or ipod ? oooooo,, watch this for directions on how to repair it. usually this works if you [...]]]>
Click the Picture to enlarge to fullsize readable version

We’re Still stuck in our email backlog; wading through carefully.  please give us a day to prepare a proper post for you.

Have you ever wet a cellphone or ipod ? oooooo,, watch this for directions on how to repair it. usually this works if you do it quickly.

until then, enjoy this very useful and green tip from our friends at Make.

Reusing desiccant packs

Remember to keep it Green by passing this tip on to a friend,

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With all the talk we’ve done lately about the Oil in the Gulf – it got us thinking about what Oil Based Products We Like – and of course WE Love WD-40. sorry folks, we know it’s not the most eco friendly stuff; but hey, [...]]]>

Do You Use WD 40 to help around the house ?

With all the talk we’ve done lately about the Oil in the Gulf – it got us thinking about what Oil Based Products We Like – and of course WE Love WD-40. sorry folks, we know it’s not the most eco friendly stuff; but hey, it’s a heck of a product.

We’ve discovered so many uses for it that we wondered if you used it too ? So lets talk WD-40 and see what we can all share today.

WE Love WD-40; for allllll kinds of stuff. we’ve heard folks talking about it’s magical properties for years, so we gave it a try. of course we were hooked. Finally now  they have it in a natural pump spray form; and out of that can with propellant.  There is even a small pump spray for purses and desks.

From the first jokes about rubbing it on your arthritic joints, to your fishing pole;  it’s always a good conversation starter anywhere you go. just try it out.

Ask the next person who’s in line with you about what they do with WD-40, and get ready for some news. yes we all have our little secrets.

Mine is spraying it on the screen of the computer in the library, after I wrote on it with lipstick one nite after a hissyfit (side-eye) in our office. I cleaned it up, and then I white vinegar sprayed to remove any smell of the WD-40. no one was the wiser.  I still know, but no one else does, still.

Lets try these uses out and You let us know if you happen to have some we should know about in the comments please.

1. Make coffee and tea stains disappear. You might think it strange to use WD-40 in the kitchen, but a little squirt can remove stubborn coffee and tea stains from your countertops. All you have to do is spray it on the stain and wipe it off with a dampened sponge or cloth.

2. Restore your refrigerator to its former glory. While cleaning your kitchen, take a look inside the refrigerator and try not to cringe at all the caked-on food bits. After emptying the contents, spray a little bit of WD-40 on dirty areas and wipe away. Just be sure to give the refrigerator interior a complete wipe-down before putting the food back.

This stuff is Magical around water as well,

3. you can protect your outdoor light bulbs by spraying before you install them in the fixtures. this is one way to make easy work of a household chore.  this also helps to prevent corrosion in the sockets and the fixtures themselves, if sprayed with WD-40.

4. Transform your toilet bowls. After months or years of use, toilet bowls can acquire some pretty tough stains no matter how often you clean them. Fortunately, spraying WD-40 into the bowl and allowing it to sit for a minute or so can dissolve toilet bowl dirt. Just brush and flush. – it also cleans hard water stains off your shower doors and walls. just spray, wipe and presto !

5. Store a can in your laundry room for those rotten tomatoes. A big, juicy sliced tomato is great for burgers, but not so great for your shirt. You may be tempted to trash it after soiling it with tomato stains, but if you spray some WD-40 onto the stain and wash as usual after a few minutes, it should be good as new. This also works for BBQ Sauce and Catsup stains.   carry a mini can when you travel to treat when you stain. then when you return home, launder your pre treated items.

6. Hold off on calling your carpet cleaner. In between shampoos, you can clean stains from your carpeting on your own. If you use WD-40 in conjunction with a carpet spray cleaner, the stain should become nothing but a bad memory. Spray it on before you use your regular carpet cleaner and repeat the process until the stain is no more.

7. Keep your leather furniture looking and feeling great. Don’t be nervous; you can use WD-40 to condition your leather furniture by spraying and buffing. The solution works wonders for cleaning and protecting your leather investment.

8. Wipe away all traces of your kids’ unwanted artwork. Not the kind that is done on paper, but the kind that is done in marker or crayon on your walls, furniture and appliances. Spray WD-40 directly onto the marks and wipe the mess away. You may want to spot test an area that’s on wallpaper or your upholstery, but it’s generally safe to use on these surfaces.

9. Help get that old sticker off your vehicle, or other item with just a shot of WD-40.  spray and then easily peel, leaving no damage or residue on your paint. this is actually the safest way to remove any adhesive residue.

10. WD-40 is great to help remove adhesive residue.  Regifters, it’s wonderful to remove any traces of price tags, stickers or even adhesive badges from clothing, household items and even carpeting.

One Caution – Don’t use it on Silk and be sure to launder any clothing you used it on – before you wear it, since the smell is quite strong.

11. For grease stains in clothing, carpeting or cement, you should try to clean as much of the affected area with a cloth or scraping tool first. Spray the stain with a liberal amount of WD-40, and let it sit for short time, then begin wiping the area with a cloth, preferably one that you don’t mind getting grease on. Repeat this process until the stain is gone, then wash the stained object with soap and water.  and yes ladies, it removes makeup from clothes too.  just a spray before you launder and it’s pre treated to remove any oil based make up – like lipsticks, or even mascara.

CAUTION - If you’re removing grease based; or oil based make up stains from clothing, don’t put them in the dryer until you’re sure that the grease has been fully removed.  This goes Double for Waxy Crayon Marks or Grease Pencil Marks.  Drying the item before the stain is removed, will set the stain in forever.

12. Remove Dirt, Grime, Grease and Crayon Marks from Metal, Your Television Screen, Plastics, and Yard Furniture safely with just a spray and a wipe.  it’s a miracle worker at restoring kids toys and furniture.  be sure to wash non electronic items with Soap and Water thoroughly after using WD-40 to remove the stains and oil residue left from WD-40.

13. This is the meanest stuff we’ve ever seen on Yellow Jacket and Wasps Nests – It’s that time of year, and if you have to do it – do it quickly and effectively. this stuff is so fast the pests never know what hit em.

It may be cruel but it’s safer than traps, and long lasting poisons.

14. Got a Flat – Whip out your WD-40 and Fix it, Literally

15. and we have one final use for it – Self Protection, or in this case Hand Held Torch.  Take Note Juggalos, this stuff lasts longer than Aquanet and burns bluer.  it’s not as cheap but it does the job; and cleans up afterward. (wink*wink)

*Disclaimer – we are not endorsing or suggesting you burn it.

We Know everyone has plenty of uses we don’t know about, so fill us in and share em with the rest of our readers in the comments.

WE Love WD-40; Won’t You Tell Us How You Use It

Cheers !

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All in all 2010 has been a marvelous year so far. filled with good tidings, constant renewals and challenges that rewarded us. Gifts of goodness are [...]]]> Happy Earthborn Strong to the BadGal -It’s A Beautiful Day to Be Born and to Live. All Thanks to the Most High for My Livity

All in all 2010 has been a marvelous year so far. filled with good tidings, constant renewals and challenges that rewarded us. Gifts of goodness are the kind that we most cherish; like good health, good spirit, and good life. the chance to see a little more of the wonder of this lifetime. That is truly a Gift, The Present of Today that we receive Each Day We Are Here on this Planet.

We’ve received a wonderful Gift – so wonderful that we had to take it out and play with it today. We’ll be shooting a video of the entire event to let you see just how we roll, literally. Gifts are always what everybody wants on their birthday and usually we expect some tokens of appreciation from those we love, but I got the Ultimate Driving Machine; from My BadBwoy.

Yes He Got the BadGal a BadRide

We’ve been together through thick and thin. from the beginning he knew that I was a struggler, and didn’t like those who didn’t struggle to get what they want. I believe that Dreams are possibilities that you can Manifest if you so desire. Hard work and Perseverance, Patience and Gratefulness are the best tools for a life filled with gifts; from a higher plane.

We met when I was leaving town to start over in Atlanta in 83′. I moved on to Florida, but still when I came to town, I checked for him. He told me the other day, that was what made him realize how serious of a woman I am. Then when I returned to complete my MS at MSU in Lansing, I came back to see him, and he was happy to see me.

I’d drive down from Lansing about once a month to visit my family and see him; until I graduated. the day I did I was so out of Lansing. I asked him if he would help me move back to the D and that was it. we’ve been together ever since.

Over the years, which are now decades; we’ve had alot of cars, and been alot of places; always together. I’m glad that Patience was the key that made this all possible; because it also gave me another wonderful gift – A Livitity of Productiveness and Pride. Something that I’m sure my Ancestors expected, and can now see. That’s what it’s all about when you reach my age. Uhhhh Ruhh (side-eye), and no I’m not gonna say what that magic number is because it makes absolutely no difference.

Thats Right, BadGalsRadio’s rollin out on the road in the new staff car; heading south. We plan to be on the road more this fall. You can expect to hear about us doing live events in Atlanta during the fall – at the Cumberland Mall.

We’ve also got a live special planned for Halloween from Miami Beach Yacht Club; on a Yacht; with Crisis Productions. HAWTTTTT, and of course we’ll be doing lots from the D. So Keep It Locked Right HERE. You Know That The BadGals Love Ya !

Today beside our usual gift of a Fancy Virtual Cupcake; we give you the gift of Free and Fantastique New Music from Citizen K – with JaSoul; a hot new group out of Mobay Jamaica Mon. Check This Out Mi Peeples, You get both the Riddim; and then one of the tracks in a download.

Me and U on the Fallen Riddim

Montego Bay, Jamaica based JaSoul returns with their new single on the Citizen K Productions label, entitled Me & U. Featuring their strong R & B influence over a unique mid-tempo riddim track, JaSoul provides a distinctive dancehall style of their own. Me & U not only provide a smooth vibe for the ladies, but hits hard enough for the most critical of dancehall listeners out there.

Produced by Kevin “Spyda” Brown, Me & U is a solid follow up to JaSoul’s successful Citizen K debut single, Falling (Fallen Riddim, CKP003EP). JaSoul looks to build on the impressive notoriety for Falling, which included multiple spins and top 5 charting in U.S. based record pools and airplay on Jamaica’s ZIP FM.

Look for this new single to be released on iTunes, AmazonMP3, Rhapsody and other fine retailers everywhere in July 27, 2010. Download the broadcast-ready 320K MP3s below and Let us know what you think as feedback is always welcomed.

Track List

1 – Me & U (Radio Edit)

2 – Me & U (Instrumental)

Single-ZIP file download

Citizen K Productionshttp://www.citizenkpro.com

We Hope that Each and Everyone of You has an absolutely Fantastique Day and Gives Thanks for What You Have – The Present.

Be Sure to Show Your Love and Leave Us Your Birthday Wishes – and Blessings in the Comments.

We’ll See You on Thursday with tape of the event,

Bless Up Good Peeples,

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http://www.petition2congress.com/2/3283/the-gulf-e…

This is the Baddest Tune about Holes We’ve Ever heard. Today we want Humble Pie to Remind YOU that We’re Blogging About OUR Beloved GULF. It’s been over 60 days that BP  has been lying and messing with the hole. We need YOU to help us get the message [...]]]>

http://www.petition2congress.com/2/3283/the-gulf-e…

This is the Baddest Tune about Holes We’ve Ever heard. Today we want Humble Pie to Remind YOU that We’re Blogging About OUR Beloved GULF. It’s been over 60 days that BP  has been lying and messing with the hole. We need YOU to help us get the message out that they need to step off.

NO MORE MR NICEGUY PRESIDENT OBAMA.

IT’S TIME TO PUT THE GENERALS IN CHARGE AND GET THIS MESS CLEANED UP – N O W.

LOCK BP UP NOW

Special Dedication to these Heroes :

Billy Nungesser, Anderson Cooper, General Russel Honore’, General Thad Allen, Governor Bobby Jindal;

Yall Stand Strong – We Gotcha Backs

JOIN US PLEASE, and GOD BLESS AMERICA

June 30, 2010

Objective:
Provide a collection of posts providing information about the BP oil spill in the Gulf Of Mexico and info on how to help.

BloggersUnite for the Gulf of Mexico and to save Our Planet!

Before the end of June add your post here sharing information about the BP oil spill in the Gulf and, more importantly, post letting people know about how they can help with the containment and clean up efforts.

From volunteer opportunities to donation links, please share anything you are aware of that will allow people to get involved and minimize the effects of this disaster.

The Gulf is an example of the damage we are doing to our environment. The oceans are a critical part of our food chain. Destruction to them, means destruction to humanity. Finger pointing does little good. Though it is time for us to step up and say, “Enough is Enough.”

Let’s put some teeth into all this talk about fossil fuel alternatives. The supply of crude oil is limited. Governments have the power to save this planet, though it will not be done if we continue down the path we currently are on.

Blog about alternatives. Add an Action Badge. Sign the Petition. Get Your Readers Involved. Tell the Government to do what they did when we wen’t to the moon. Say “we will become fossil fuel independent by 2020.” Tough challenges, calls for tough leadership and tough people. We will either pay the price now, or our children will pay it later.

The sea life in the Gulf have no voice and are already paying for our gross negligence. It’s time for Real Change. “Enough is Enough.” Environmental agencies are pandering to D.C. because they feel Obama is their best option.

Well, nothing great ever came out of Washington DC. Everything great started with a small group of people. Do not wait until it’s too late. The fate of this planet and what we hand to our kids is in our hands.

Let’s Unite as Bloggers. We are the Media. Enough is Enough.

Sign the petition at :

www.petition2congress.com/2/3283/the-gulf-enough-is-enough/

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We want to take a look at alternatives to our present situation this week, and take our minds off the Gulf Oil Disaster and onto solutions to fossil fuel dependence.

This is a very smart guy, Tom Rand. He wants the world to start it’s move toward De-fossilizing. OOOOOOOOO, Baby [...]]]>

We want to take a look at alternatives to our present situation this week, and take our minds off the Gulf Oil Disaster and onto solutions to fossil fuel dependence.

This is a very smart guy, Tom Rand. He wants the world to start it’s move toward De-fossilizing. OOOOOOOOO, Baby Baby ! This Guy is My Idea of a Hunka Hunka Smart Non Carbon Polluting Love.  not to mention he’s pretty good looking. much nicer on the eyes that that Flat Tony character. (side-eye)

Often we run across points of view from economists and ecologists which actually support our core beliefs. this is one of them.  Tom and Dr King are a Pair of Smart Talking Heads. we paired them up because they are talking about the same thing – De-fossilizing our Planet ASAP People !

Dr King is a fellow from the Smith School in London.  He is a world recognized expert on ecological disasters and the impact they have on economies. it’s really interesting to see this coming out of the UK; in such close proximity to the G20 Conference.  This is just a short clipping of the entire piece, which is well worth a read. We suggest that you click the link and go directly to the BBC to read the full piece.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science_and_environment/10278831.stm

This is a very interesting point of view – and it’s from the BBC

Sir David King has called on governments to “de-fossilise” their economies

Future oil extraction could create new environmental, social and technological challenges, says the UK’s former chief scientist.

Sir David King said that, as global oil demand started to outstrip supply, oil companies would be forced to drill in unconventional places.

He cited the Gulf of Mexico oil spill as an example of the risks associated with the oil production.

Sir David was speaking at a press conference in London.

His comments come days before the World Forum on Enterprise and the Environment, organised by the Smith School of the University of Oxford. This event is meant to draw governments’ attention to the global addiction to fossil fuels.

Sir David is the director of the Smith School.

(end of bbc clipping)

Just seeing Flat Tony on his Yacht sailing with his child this weekend in light of his recent performance in congress, and the press – we need to step away from him and BP for a lil while to regain our composure. The children of the gulf may never sail with their dads on fathers day ever again. How much more disrespect can one man show ?

Who Cares – We Have a Problem to Solve and He is the smallest part of it..

We’re Smart -  So Lets start to examine ways to help think-tank solutions to help our fellow citizens in the gulf states. Lets come up with ideas to help them to make lemonade from this huge bp lemon. surely if BP is trying to offer them pennies on a dollar, we can offer them some thoughts to turn their losses into wins.

Lets Think Green and get the Gulf Coast Back In The Black,

PLEASE HELP US TO “Think Green” and Suggest Ideas for Helping Turn the Gulf Coast into a Green Zone; both Economically and Environmentally.

My First Idea is to start a tourism program much like they had after Hurricane Katrina to bring in volunteers to help with the clean up. Let them stay in local b&b’s and eat at local cafes’. Let our hands help to fix with our brains what our neighbors need fixed. It’s Called Eco Voluntourism and it’s popular all over the world. it’s made for this.

This is what they need in the gulf coast – Low Carbon Housing and Rebuilding / Rehabilitation Projects. Tom Rand is a very smart guy and he never wastes money or time. He has all of the work outlined and clarified. this is what the gulf needs. Carbon Neutral Businesses which Cost Less to produce, run and maintain – over the long run.

The President seems to be leaning toward defossilizing – Lets Go With It, cause it’s seriously something that we need to do, now.

Please Don’t Be Shy, Think and Suggest –

I’m sending this page out as a tweet Everyday and WE NEED everyone to ADD Their ReTweet of this page AND A Comment Suggesting Ways We can make the Gulf Coast Recovery Happen, Quickly.

Lets Think Green and get the Gulf Coast Back In The Black,

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Mother Earth is Our Home, Our Beginnings – Our Livity and Our Rebirth. Hail HIM JAHHH RASTAFARI

We give you a few moments with Rasta Father Yasus Afari today who shares his love for His Mother Who Fathers Him.

Remember the BIble says “Honor Thy Mother and Thy Father”.. and today we shall,

http://www.bloggersunite.org/event/bloggersunite-for-the-gulf

Yepper We’re IN Like Oil on the water. this is an event that should hopefully bring more attention to the problem.  quite often it’s us citizen journalists / bloggers who really take the time to ponder true solutions to problems – and with this gathering of intelligent uncensored [...]]]>

BloggersUnite for The Gulf

http://www.bloggersunite.org/event/bloggersunite-for-the-gulf

Yepper We’re IN Like Oil on the water. this is an event that should hopefully bring more attention to the problem.  quite often it’s us citizen journalists / bloggers who really take the time to ponder true solutions to problems – and with this gathering of intelligent uncensored knowlege; has to come some real useful info to help fix this crisis.

This is what it looks like today – leaking still

Bloggers are researching the oil spill all over the world, and posting about it daily – as we have;  and  that is truly amazing.  people who are reaching out to find a solution and to find a way to let others know about it.  that’s what this is all about.  Finding a Way to Fix this Crisis – Quickly and Permanently.

This is one of hundreds of videos which show real smart green ways to remove and then reuse the oil that is removed from the gulf. we hope that the CEO of BP and the Head of the USDOE is subscribed to the youtube gulf oil spill solutions Search – because it’s booming.

The folks at CNN have decided to finally put their foot in the water and start looking at the solutions suggested by folks like you and me; to fix the leak and clean up the mess.  we’ll be sure to subscribe to that rss feed and post our favorites from it over the next few weeks.

There is no time like Right Now to take a moment and click this link to go right to the site at BloggersUnite and sign on for the effort – we all write, so why not do it for your Mom ?  Trust Us we owe her at  least that.

Remember Mother Earth and Help Spread the Word – June 30, 2010 Blog for the Gulf

BloggersUnite for The Gulf

http://www.bloggersunite.org/event/bloggersunite-for-the-gulf

June 30, 2010

Objective:
Provide a collection of posts providing information about the BP oil spill in the Gulf Of Mexico and info on how to help.

BloggersUnite for the Gulf of Mexico! Before the end of June add your post here sharing information about the BP oil spill in the gulf and, more importantly, post letting people know about how they can help with the containment and clean up efforts. From volunteer opportunities to donation links, please share anything you are aware of that will allow people to get involved and minimize the effects of this disaster.

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We’d Like to say THANK YOU to Each and Everyone Who Participated in this weekends Blogathon. No Doubt there is alot going on in the gulf right now and we helped raise awareness immensely.

one of the posts that made me crack up was this one from Man over Board. he wrote [...]]]>

We’d Like to say THANK YOU to Each and Everyone Who Participated in this weekends Blogathon. No Doubt there is alot going on in the gulf right now and we helped raise awareness immensely.

one of the posts that made me crack up was this one from Man over Board. he wrote about this fabulous and Very worthy idea for cleaning up the oil spill – Use Hay.

Check It Out – then continue from there for the ugly side – you know we always have one.

We are reposting this post in an effort with many other bloggers who want to call out attention the travesty in the gulf.  Special mention to Mama at Recycled Frockery, who has been spearheading this movement. PLEASE not only stop by her great blog, but add comments or call people to have them join in,  to what is the worst oil spill of our time and with no end in sight!!!

Came across these two good ole boys who just might have a good idea here. Seems they have an an answer to all the oil that has been leaking into the gulf for some time now.

Their idea is to just add hay. Yup hay or straw shot out into the ocean and let it sit for a small amount of time and whamo, the oil is gone. It seems the oil attaches itself t the hay and simply scooping up the hay and as you will see, do one of many things with it.

Hay, it’s easy, it’s plentiful, it’s cheap and it’s a damn good idea.

Picture acknowledgement

This is the Hey Fool; Tony Hayward who needs to shut his Pipe hole, literally.   Can you imagine he has the raw out nerve to say that he wants his life back – Bish – let me tell you something;  you upperclass twit, everyone in the world wants YOU OFF the Planet. So When Do We Get Our Wish You Dead Fish..

I’d like to personally start a collection for the paddle large enough to set up to launch his rude cheeky behind back to the universe that wants him; outside of this one. he is one sick, sad substitute for a corporate leader. he calls himself a leader and this is what he does and says ?

Hey Tony, the Deep Water Horizon Families wish you’d go back to wherever you came from too, so I’m not alone. the sheer nerve of him to make such a selfish statement when we today find out that He Knew that They Were Shortcutting and Also In Danger of Blowing the Well; Two Weeks BEFORE it Happened.

Oh Bish, Ohhhhhh Bishhhhh – how I wish I could come fry you some fish. believe me it wouldn’t be hard, not at all.

Honestly Citizens shouldn’t we be demanding our government ARREST HIM NOW

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Dear Jason and MTV Bully Beatdown: I’m a little outside of the boundaries of your usual letterwriters, but seing as we’s fans,  I think you might find my letter to be deserving of your utmost urgent centerstage total mashdown.

Jason Sugar, You see there’s this guy – well actually a couple guys. Their [...]]]>

Dear Jason and MTV Bully Beatdown:
I’m a little outside of the boundaries of your usual letterwriters, but seing as we’s fans,  I think you might find my letter to be deserving of your utmost urgent centerstage total mashdown.

Jason Sugar, You see there’s this guy – well actually a couple guys. Their names are Dick and Tony. I know you’re thinking all we need is a harry but trust me, we don’t.

Anyway, these two clowns have really messed up our neighborhood.  It’s so bad nobody can work; kids can’t go out to play anymore; and even the animals are dying  cause of these guys wickedness.

You See Bully Beatdown, We need you to come rescue us like 39 days ago, literally..

It all started with this dang nabbit oil fire. these guys were fooling around probably fryin pork chops and somebody didn’t pay attention to what they were doing and bam they set the whole  darn area on fire.  yeah fire. like burning burnin and not a hunk a love in site.

Well Now Granny has burnt a biscuit pan here and there, but My Golly ain’t nobody ever had to put a underwater camera on my kitchen. shucks,  they even got space cameras a watchin em twenty four hours a day.

See Here, This is Their Mess - Ain’t This Terrible,

This is the guy who we hear actually made this mess. Yeah this is that scoundrel we told you about earlier, Tony.  Get a real good look at this carpetbagger. come all the way from england from what folks is a saying. either way that don’t make no difference to us, cause we ain’t got no crawdads, oysters and no fish to go with the grits;  caus a this buzzard right here. look at him, beady eyed.. so and so..

Tony then tellin everybody to let him handle it, cause he knows what he’s gotta do to clean it all up. well truth be told, most of us were so dang mad that we felt it better to stay away from Tony right then or we might end up in the hoosgow ourselves;  You know, for handlin it ourselves, you know – cajun style.  batter and beer included You Know.. we’re cajun, spicy baby.

Now I know you’re waiting for us to tell you about the other character, Dick. but that’s just it, we can’t tell you much of anything about him cause he’s a really sneaky snake. he’s a killer from what we hears. some say that wherevern he set up shop, bodies a plenty, soon gone foller. Whooo HA !

Yeah that fellar’s Dick Cheney

By now surely you can see that these are two really sabulous characters. much more dangerous than a few cajuns with shotguns and shrimp boats. so that’s why we’re hoping that you might be willing to stand up for us to these two goons.

To help persuade you, we’ll sweeten the deal. We promise to throw in a big ole’ ragin cajun bayou festival; complete with  Ellie Mae; Jeds barbeque maws of  Tom and Dick, if you catch em. and you can be the Kings of Mardi Gras for the next year – No Foolin.

Hey Mayhem Can You Come To Our Town and Teach These Bullies a Lesson ?   WE don’ t want to see em tap out, or punk out, we wanna see you Knock Em Out.

So Hows about it boys, can ya help an old granny and her hungry relations out, down here on the bayou ? We could surely use it.

Most Sincerely Yours,
The Widow Granny from Placquemanns Parish

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Did you see them (BP) admit earlier today that their mud didn’t work.. damn. So that means we’re back to false hopes for a fix for the Gulf Oil Catastrophe.

As Bloggers there’s alot we can do and hopefully [...]]]>

Hellllllloooo !

Did you see them (BP) admit earlier today that their mud didn’t work.. damn.
So that means we’re back to false hopes for a fix for the Gulf Oil Catastrophe.

Since They’re Having a Blabathon – We Should be Having A Blogathon

As Bloggers there’s alot we can do and hopefully will do.  Won’t You Please join us by adding this code to a post on your blog about the Gulf Oil Catastrophe’  for Sunday May 30, 2010.

Feel Free To Send and Forward This To Others Who Are also Concerned About the Oil Spill.

We are using Simply Linked Code – it’s easy and offers little hassle.

Here’s the simply linked code for the sunday gulf oil post chain.

<script type=”text/javascript” src=”http://www.simply-linked.com/listwidget.aspx?l=c8cddc5a-118f-44de-b980-64a970ffe2b0″ ></script>

All you do is copy and paste the above code into your post and then when you publish it – it will automatically be added to the list of participating blogs.  there aren’t many of us who are willing to speak up, but we are influencers and we need to be as george bush used to say “The Deciders”  we need to Decide to Speak UP NOW.

At the rate that the catastrophe is progressing, we may be the last sane voices heard from as citizen journalists.  Won’t You Please spread the word, we want to focus as much attention on this as possible.

Thanks so Much For Loving Your Mother, and Being a Concerned Citizen of Earth

Best,

~RE Ausetkmt

RecycledFrockery.com / BadGalsRadio.com // Reality in a Foundation Sound

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We’ve been busy building our video library of recipes. it’s unbelievable the things you can learn to cook by watching a video.   As we’re approaching the Memorial Day Holiday this upcoming weekend [...]]]>

Isn’t That Lovely – the White House is Going Green;  How bout you ?

Happy Sunday – Hope You’re Hungry

We’ve been busy building our video library of recipes. it’s unbelievable the things you can learn to cook by watching a video.   As we’re approaching the Memorial Day Holiday this upcoming weekend in the US; I we want to encourage you to rummage through our video library for tips, techniques and sure to be favorite recipes from our world of chefs.  we can teach you how to fry a turkey; smoke a brisket; or grill the perfect steak. we have an abundance of side dish and dessert recipes, to add to the menu.  we’re prepared.

We watch each video before we put it into the library, to be sure it’s helpful and interesting. so you know you’re getting the best selection. our recipe videos are in groups. you can hit Everyday Delish, and brush up on old time techniques, and learn a few new variations in minutes. and just so you know – our videos play in flash so we’re phone friendly for those who cook in the supermarket; before they get home. we know how important it is to keep your kitchen well stocked, so we’ve got that covered too. our herbs and cooking tips selection is top ranking. you can find out how to make that interesting new dish you just had, by looking it up. don’t be afraid to put your green thumb to work in your kitchen. trust me, you’ll soon be managing everyone’s favorite mealtime gathering spot.

As you can see there are alt of changes happening at the Whitehouse; and on the grounds. This is the first garden that has been used to supply food for the kitchen at the Whitehouse since the days of the Roosevelt’s. we applaud the Obama’s for leading by example. we hope that they accept the offer for solar panels on the Whitehouse to encourage the greening of our government from the top down.

This is from our new favorite green hangout – Greenwala.  if you haven’t checked it out – please hurry up and rush right over there now,,

Sungevity wants to put solar panels on the White House (for free!)

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My Good Friend and Sister Solomonsydelle has some great videos on her site. this particular one is all about how Lagos Nigerias’ People are handling the Needs of the People; through Hand Recycling and Enterprise

Listen to the Singer and also the Scrap Dealer – they both say [...]]]>

My Good Friend and Sister Solomonsydelle has some great videos on her site. this particular one is all about how Lagos Nigerias’ People are handling the Needs of the People; through Hand Recycling and Enterprise

Listen to the Singer and also the Scrap Dealer – they both say the same thing: We Come Here to Work to Feed Ourselves and to Earn a Living.  yes they are earning a living – Living and Working on a trash mountain.

Amazingly the trash mountain is clearly  visible from the State Government Complex in Lagos.  Yet it’s forgotten like the old city on Victoria Island, in the lagoon.  Yes as you can see Nigeria has some beautiful modern architecture, and some really huge marketplaces. some of the biggest fortunes in Nigeria have been made in these trash heaps. people turn their scrap businesses into huge bank accounts; by becoming entrepreneurs of the highest order. they buy and sell Trash; internationally.   the problem is that regardless of how much money you have, if you live in Nigeria – you need to own a generator. Power is cut everyday – in a country that Exports Oil to the west. crazy indeed. I wondered why with all the oil flowing out of  the Nigerian delta, why no viable consistent power generation was happening – even in 2010.

the answer is that the corruption has prevented completing the country wide electrical and infrastructure grid. can you imagine a rich country with so many millionaires and Mercedes benzs’, and you still need your own generator ?  that’s why these green entrepreneurs are smarter. they realize that recycling any and everything is a worthwhile venture.

Did you notice that at the 7:40 mark the scrap dealer is checking the exchange for the rate of the dollar to see how to deal with the rate he will offer his sellers.  he as well as most other scrap dealers are what drive the reprocessed metals markets. millions of dollars of reclaimed steel, aluminum, copper, zinc and other materials are recycled into large blocks, which are then turned again into Cars, Furniture, and any other metal item that can be made from liquid metal. China has a whole marketplace specifically developed to deal with the exchange, sales and recycling of this scrap metal.

Nigeria has tackled it’s trash problems like alot of countries – by recycling and allowing people to handle the commerce informally.  this means that there is a huge untapped amount of money circulating right around the government that they can’t do anything about. simply because they neglected to handle the trash properly. Nigerians saw an opportunity and pounced on it.

More American entrepreneurs need to explore the recycling market on small scale; within their communities – as the Nigerians we see in these videos. sure we see people out collecting cans, but imagine if that person collected all the cans in their neighborhood, crushed them and then sold them – yes, that’s what I’m talking about. developing small collection banks like this so that trash doesn’t have to travel for processing – but can regenerate wealth where it came from. as well allow entrepreneurs to contribute back to their communities through reinvestment in property and employment of residents.  it’s a green circle, as Nigeria is showing us in these videos.

The green revolution is hot all across Africa. many new entrepreneurs are designing and making fortunes from the trash they collect and re-sell.  do you think that the government doesn’t see it ? why yes they do – yet they have no interest in it.  similarly it’s the same picture on a more industrialized scale in the US.  more people are going out on recycling missions than ever before. why ? because they realize the huge potential for return, without taxation.

At the slaughterhouse did you see them collecting even the contents of the stomach and the blood – To Sell.  Yes To Sell as chicken feed blood meal.  this eventually goes back into the food chain as chicken.  As they say each part of the cow is used, nothing is wasted. he even uses a waste tyre to process the blood. nothing, I repeat nothing is wasted – ever. These are Entrepreneurs, resourceful and energetic about making their way.

It would seem logical for governments to realize that Trash is worth much more than being a discard. Yet in America and most of  Europe; they seem to ignore it’s potential for immediate return, unless it’s involved in the carbon trading end of the equation.  yes they burn it – they bury it and they try to reprocess it somewhat – yet they don’t involve the real innovators, the people.  Most of the re-purposing and reuse ideas come from People – just like the people we see making their living from trash daily in Lagos Nigeria.

Simplicity is the easiest way to accomplish anything, as we can see from this video series.  huge facilities aren’t needed – People are Needed. their hands and eyes, their brains and ideas. that’s what makes it work.  you can see from this that the people who make the most are the most industrious.  if you go out and look for higher priced items to resell you make more and you can do more with your earnings. this is simple commerce, from a green viewpoint.  there is nothing trash about these folks except how they are making their money.  they are greener than most of us and have the ideas that we can all use to refresh our green entrepreneurial viewpoint.

Most huge trash heaps always attract people. it’s the people who live near the trash who realize most quickly how to process it to turn it into fortune.

The honesty of making a good honest living is the best part of these videos. they show you that not everyone in Africa is starving or in war. some are actually creating their fortunes – while living and helping the country to recycle it’s waste and discards.

Large clothing bundles shipped to Africa have become a large part of the marketplace in the past 10 years or so. the bluejeans and tee shirts that are discarded in the US and Europe go for a pretty penny here, but are recycled and reused by African entrepreneurs.  The clothes and shoes are always found in every marketplace, everywhere you go in Africa.  We think of them as out of style – yet you can find them walking down the streets of Lagos or Kaduna any day of the week, still. If it is useful, someone will use it; guaranteed. That is the magic of these videos.  They show you exactly what the spirit of green economics is really all about from the bottom to the top.

Today we’d like you to think about this – if your local governments were forced to deal with recycling and reprocessing their waste into usable materials;  could they do it This Well ?

Ask Your Officials and Challenge Your Community to Become Greener.

It’s a Real Good Thing,

Check out todays tip for creating space – in your Home, Closet and Life.

We think it’s absolutely the best way to handle clutter, give it up.

See You Tomorrow with a Regular Post

To all of our New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York Visitors; You Have Our Deepest Sympathy on the Death of Your Water Systems.

Please See Below for  an update about the Comment Left By Alice Dark – Philadelphia Electric Co

What this video shows is the water release radiation [...]]]>

To all of our New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York Visitors; You Have Our Deepest Sympathy on the Death of Your Water Systems.

Please See Below for  an update about the Comment Left By Alice Dark – Philadelphia Electric Co

What this video shows is the water release radiation effect from Oyster Creek over the course of One Year.  Look a the pic at the top and you’ll see the obvious dead area which is shown in the video as hottest.  this is a catastrophe that is still occurring each and every day – almost ignored.

Yes recently the water systems of these states were a part of a huge nuclear plant water release over the course of at least a year.  Oyster Creek Nuclear Reactor which is roughly Forty years old, is rusting and corroding  and that means it’s Leaking Nuclear Contaminated Water. The cancer causing chemical that is of most concern is Tritium.  It’s been found in the water tests continuously since last year. This is the same Drinking Water system which feeds most of Southern NJ.  Southern NJ shares it’s water system with the other states as shown here.

Now the NJ EPA’s regulating arm is saying publicly for the first that  the nuclear plants’ containment tanks are leaking. Finally after a year, they put out a bulletin acknowledging the leak which is a huge step. Then they followed it up with a warning to the plant requiring an immediate plan for the fix.  Their warning sites underground water systems being poisoned and the environment also being damaged.

WOWWWW

The problem is that no one seems to know about it

The way it’s being reported is that only Southern New Jersey was effected. yet when we look at the waterways we can see that they connect, and intersect. so why isn’t the news media focused on this accident ? because they’ve got the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico and this would send America into total hysteria no doubt.

Wonder Why ?

We wanted you to be sure to think carefully about what you are going to do when the tainted nuclear infused water reaches your tap.  most of us have no idea of what to do, and how to know if it’s dangerous to drink the water.

Do You ?

Read and ReTweet This and then come back on Monday for our Water PSA. Water is our most endangered natural resource, and we have alot less than we think we do. Isn’t it time we started planning ways to better utilize what we have SAFELY.

Remember approximately 70% of Your Body is WATER..

This is an update about the Comment Left By Alice Dark:

Submitted on 2010/05/08 at 1:19pm

-=WOWWWWW PHILADELPHIA ENERGY IS IN THE MIX =-

NOW I’ve seen everything – an energy company coming to blogs disputing your actions. WOWWWWW,,

You Wish it wasn’t true. Alice the truth is YOU Are In The DARK. the water is being released daily, and the test prove it.
sour grapes don’t clean up toxic waste Philadelphia Electric.

Oh Yeah I wanted to know who you were so this is the Whois info for everyone to know why you left such a LIE for a comment – Because You Are Defending Your Actions.

Philadelphia Electric Company, SHAME ON YOU

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WHO IS FOR 159.214.124.1 – Alice Dark

OrgName: Philadelphia Electric Company
OrgID: PHILAD-1
Address: 2301 Market Street
Address: N5-4
City: Philadelphia
StateProv: PA
PostalCode: 19103
Country: US

NetRange: 159.214.0.0[Who Is IP][trace][Reverse IP Search] – 159.214.255.255[Who Is IP][trace][Reverse IP Search]
CIDR: 159.214.0.0[Who Is IP][trace][Reverse IP Search]/16
NetName: PECONET
NetHandle: NET-159-214-0-0-1
Parent: NET-159-0-0-0-0
NetType: Direct Assignment
NameServer: MOBDMZDNS.PECO.COM[Who Is Domain][trace][Reverse DNS Search]
NameServer: ICEWALL2.CECO.COM[Who Is Domain][trace][Reverse DNS Search]
Comment:
RegDate: 1992-05-06
Updated: 2009-05-21

RTechHandle: EM1703-ARIN
RTechName: McDermott, Edwin J.
RTechPhone: +1-215-841-6725 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +1-215-841-6725 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
RTechEmail: [Who Is Domain][trace][Reverse DNS Search]

OrgTechHandle: DRV2-ARIN
OrgTechName: Dasari, Venkat R
OrgTechPhone: +1-215-841-4954
OrgTechEmail: [Who Is Domain][trace][Reverse DNS Search]

Tainted nuke plant water reaches major NJ aquifer

Published: 05/06/2010

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - Radioactive water that leaked from the nation’s oldest nuclear power plant has now reached a major underground aquifer that supplies drinking water to much of southern New Jersey, the state’s environmental chief said Friday.

The NJ State Department of Environmental Protection has ordered the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station to halt the spread of contaminated water underground, even as it said there was no imminent threat to drinking water supplies.

The department launched a new investigation Friday into the April 2009 spill and said the actions of plant owner Exelon Corp. have not been sufficient to contain water contaminated with tritium.

Tritium is found naturally in tiny amounts and is a product of nuclear fission. It has been linked to cancer if ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin in large amounts.

“There is a problem here,” said environmental Commissioner Bob Martin. “I am worried about the continuing spread of the tritium into the groundwater and its gradual moving toward wells in the area. This is not something that can wait. That would be unacceptable.”

The tritium leaked from underground pipes at the plant on April 9, 2009, and has been slowly spreading underground at 1 to 3 feet a day. At the current rate, it would be 14 or 15 years before the tainted water reaches the nearest private or commercial drinking water wells about two miles away.

But the mere fact that the radioactive water – at concentrations 50 times higher than those allowed by law – has reached southern New Jersey’s main source of drinking water calls for urgent action, Martin said.

He ordered the Chicago-based company to install new monitoring wells to better measure the extent of the contamination, and to come up with a plan to keep it from ever reaching a well.

The contamination is not a new issue, plant spokesman David Benson said, questioning the need for Martin’s order.

“We have monitoring wells on site, and the tritium concentration is down steadily, sometimes by as much as 90 percent,” he said. “We are drilling more wells, and we will work closely with the state. We have been all along.”

Should the plant fail to stem the spread of the contaminated water, the state will do it and bill the company for three times the cost as a penalty, the environmental department said.

Department spokesman Lawrence Ragonese said there are several potential ways to address the contamination, including pumping tainted water out of the ground, or injecting a different part of the aquifer with water to force the plume of contaminated water backward and away from wells.

No option has yet been decided upon.

The radioactive water leaks were found just days after the plant got a new 20-year license in 2009 that environmentalists had bitterly fought for four years. Those problems followed corrosion that left the reactor’s crucial safety liner rusted and thinned.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Exelon insist Oyster Creek can operate safely until it is 60 years old. But environmental groups disagree.

“The bad news is Exelon’s Oyster Creek plant … has now become a major threat to South Jersey’s drinking water,” said David Pringle of the New Jersey Environmental Federation. “The good news is NJDEP Commissioner Martin is taking aggressive action to safeguard our water and hold Exelon accountable for this leaky 40 year old plant.”

Julia LaMense of the Eastern Environmental Law Clinic hailed the state’s action and condemned the NRC “for letting it come to this.”

“It’s a sad day when the ‘wait and see’ approach taken in response to yet another ‘trust us’ from Exelon results in exactly what we feared – contamination of one of the most significant aquifers in the region,” she said.

Oyster Creek went online Dec. 1, 1969, the same day as the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Generating Station near Oswego, N.Y. But Oyster Creek’s original license was granted first, technically making it the oldest of the nation’s 104 commercial nuclear reactors that are still operating.

Located about 60 miles east of Philadelphia and 75 miles south of New York City, Oyster Creek generates 636 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 600,000 homes a year, and provides 9 percent of New Jersey’s electricity.

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You see I say YOUR Habit because Long Long Lonnnnnng ago I joined the MY-Cup Clique and started toting my own cup where ever I go.

Tell Me You Wouldn’t Want To Have One Of These in Your [...]]]>

Can We Talk Friends,

It’s about your Cup Habit.. yes your disposable cup habit. Hence the Starbucks Satellite. ahhhhhhh yessssssssss

You see I say YOUR Habit because Long Long Lonnnnnng ago I joined the MY-Cup Clique and started toting my own cup where ever I go.

Tell Me You Wouldn’t Want To Have One Of These in Your Kitchen Right Now ?

Watch this and then lets talk about how you can help break this paper cup thing,,  and yes there is twenty grand for you involved..

58 Billion Cups A Year Kill 20 Million Trees and use 12 Billion Gallons of Water for their production. Shameful.. yet you amble up to your favorite java joint and slink out with that dead tree in your hand. how can you look at yourself after that, really ?

I remember when I started taking my cup around with me and figuring out that you pay for whatever fits in your cup which is usually the size of your standard cup. I have a cold bottle with a nice resealable lid large enough to hold my home frozen ice; in my home filtered water. if I want something else I try to get it in my cup, or in recyclable plastic; glass or aluminum. otherwise it’s a no. yeah, I mean a no. I don’t like to buy those aluminum lined juice sachets and or the wax lined paper boxes since I know how much petroleum and tree went into their making.

This is So Easy Anyone can MAKE Their Own Cup –

Now don’t you think that you can give up on your paper cup habit?

Mom, Your Friends The Trees and I; would so love you for it.  Just think,
with the incentive from Beta cup you could have Cute Mr Toby, make all your cuppage disappear. I know some of us are rather crafty and if you can, submit an entry and win $20.G’s to celebrate changing our cup habit.

the average coffee drinker uses five (5) cups a week – that’s two hundred fifty (250) cups tossed a year. wowww,, that’s roughly fifty eight billion (58,000.000.000) with a B cups a year that get tossed and NOT Recycled. For Shame.. that’s the equivalent of ten (10) cups for every person on the planet. Unbelievably selfish when you think of it that way, isn’t it ?

This is from the Betacup website :

How will the $20,000 prize be awarded?
The top idea as decided by a jury will earn $10,000.

The top 5 ideas as decided by community ratings will have $10,000 divided amongst them.

It is our intention that ideas submitted belong to the person submitting them. However, because the ideas are posted publicly, we encourage you to discuss possible intellectual property issues with an intellectual property lawyer before submitting. Additional please review the ownership and licensing terms are discussed in the contest rules.

This international contest starts on April 1, 2010 and ends on June 15. Visit www.jovoto.com, register, and be part of the solution.

Research

Here is some of our own research along with 3rd party research for your reference. Find anything else you think will be useful? Please add it in the comments.

Betacup coffee drinkers survey – exploring when and how people drink coffee.

Why we don’t switch to reusable – a look at why we haven’t adopted the reusable cups available today.

Cradle to Cradle (book) – a book on considering the entire lifecycle of a design. The book itself is printed without the use of paper and is recyclable in communities that collect polypropylene.

Which cup do you use? – a Starbucks survey of cup usage.

Inspiration and Other ideas

There are many places to look for inspiration. Here are a few ideas we liked. If you have more, please add them to the comments.

How is SeamlessWeb reducing waste? – a simple, yet extremely effective measure that SeamlessWeb took to reduce the amount of wasted packaging and plastic utensils on delivery orders.

I am not a paper cup – the iconic paper cup done in silicone and porcelain.

NatureWorks – a producer of PLA products. PLA (polylactic acid) is a biodegradable product made from plant materials, such as cornstarch.

The Dishmaker (youtube video) – a research prototype for a new kitchen appliance that produces dishes on demand and recycles them after they’ve been used.

Origami cup – a how-to for making a folding paper cup.

Now after all that I’m sure you’re thirsty, so here’s a cup that works equally well for Wine or Beer.   Ahem, or Kool Aid in our case.

And no we did not forget you folks who need your shooter,

ooh did I forget  Turn OFF The SOUND, It’s Deafening

This international contest starts on April 1, 2010 and ends on June 15. Visit www.jovoto.com, register, and be part of the solution.

Show Me YOUR CUPS MY PEEPLES !!!

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